Drone Footage Leads to Arrests in Rockland County Robbery and Assault

Vicious Attack and Robbery in West Haverstraw

• 💥 A 61-year-old man, David Burns, was brutally beaten and robbed of a necklace on July 11th in West Haverstraw.
• 🤕 Burns sustained punches to his face, side, and neck, and was kicked multiple times after falling.
• ⏱️ The attack, which began on his porch and continued into the street, lasted only seconds, with the suspect ripping a chain from his neck.

Drone Surveillance Aids Investigation

• 🚁 The Rockland County District Attorney's Office was using a drone for unrelated surveillance when they heard a dispatch about the ongoing assault.
• 📸 Images captured by the drone were crucial evidence in identifying and tracking the attackers.
• ⚡ This technology allowed for a quick arrest of the suspects involved in the attack.

Suspects Indicted for Robbery

• 👨‍⚖️ Three individuals have been indicted by a Rockland County grand jury in connection with the assault and robbery.
• 👤 The indicted suspects are identified as 18-year-old Elijah Yuri, 19-year-old Vladimir Fogle, and 23-year-old David Ross.
• ⚖️ They are all charged with second-degree robbery for their roles in the incident.

Increasing Use of Drones in Law Enforcement

• 📈 Police departments are increasingly utilizing drones for various operations, including suspect searches and rescue assistance.
• 🛰️ The incident highlights the effectiveness of aerial surveillance, with the drone acting as an "eye in the sky" to help apprehend criminals.